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More Than Just Luck: An Overview of Basic Strategy
<br>Blackjack is one of the few [casino](https://www.emanuelavenanzoni.it/casino/snai/) games where your decisions directly and significantly impact the outcome. Although you can't control the cards, you can control your actions, and using a solid strategy is the key to lowering the casino's advantage. This strategy is known as "basic strategy," and it's the mathematically optimal way to play every hand.<br>
What is Basic Strategy?
<br>Basic strategy is essentially a cheat sheet that provides the most profitable play in every scenario. Mathematicians perfected it by simulating every possible outcome to find the optimal move. By following basic strategy perfectly, you can lower the house edge to as little as 0.5% in some games, making it one of the best bets in the entire casino.<br>
Key Decisions in Basic Strategy
<br>Basic strategy revolves around four main actions. Here's a simplified look at the general principles:.<br>
When to Stop Taking Cards: If your hand is a "hard" 17 or higher (a hand without an Ace or where the Ace must count as 1), you should almost always stand. The risk of busting is too high.. When the dealer shows a weak card (2-6), you can stand on lower totals like 13-16, letting the dealer take the risk of busting.
When to Take Another Card: Hitting on 11 or less is a risk-free move. You generally hit on totals of 12-16 when the dealer's upcard is strong (7 through Ace), because you assume the dealer has a 10 in the hole and [casino](https://www.emanuelavenanzoni.it/games/bella-napoli/) will make a strong hand..
Double Down: Doubling down is a key offensive move. It's almost always correct to double on a hand [casino](https://www.emanuelavenanzoni.it/casino/sportaza-casino/) total of 11.. You should also double down on a total of 10 when the dealer's upcard is 2 through 9, and on a 9 when the dealer's upcard is weak (3 through 6)..
Split: Two pairs you should never hesitate to split are Aces and 8s. On the other hand, never split 10s or 5s. A hand of 20 is too valuable, and a hand of 10 is better played as a double down opportunity.
How to Learn Basic Strategy
<br>Using a chart is the most effective method for learning the correct plays. You can easily find these charts, which lay out the entire strategy in a simple grid format. Start by studying the chart, then practice playing for free at an online casino to get comfortable with the decisions. While it looks complex initially, it quickly becomes intuitive with practice and is the single best thing you can do to improve your blackjack results.<br>